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Long before Roe v. Wade was overturned, reproductive justice advocates had been sounding the alarm about the increasing number of women subjected to criminal investigation for suspected abortion, stillbirth, or miscarriage. These cases were often initiated by healthcare providers and bolstered by state laws used to prosecute women for having abortions.Newer laws, however, incentivize people outside of healthcare, including friends and family members, to report someone they suspect of having an abortion or helping someone else with an abortion. Coupled with the unprecedented access that authorities now have to digital information, these laws create new avenues for prosecution.In the post-Roe era, people capable of pregnancy face growing threats. Healthcare providers, family, friends, information on personal devices, and virtually any activity that can be observed or recorded pose privacy risks that can lead to prosecution. I study online privacy. This vast scope for potential surveillance and privacy intrusion is a key focus of the research my colleagues and I conduct.In a recent paper, we surveyed reproductive healthcare providers about their privacy and security practices. We used the results to map the path of a hypothetical Jane to illustrate how people can identify privacy risks in their own situations. This choose-your-adventure approach helps readers navigate the potential legal, digital, and personal challenges involved in accessing reproductive healthcareand reveals the grim stakes.Privacy protectionsHistorically, healthcare providers who opposed abortion have been the primary sources for reporting patients suspected of seeking abortions. While they remain a significant threat, additional risks to patient privacy have emerged. For example, state laws increasingly compel providers to hand over medical records.This circumvents new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protections meant to shield protected reproductive health information from use in investigations when people seek abortions in states where the procedure is legal. Authorities might also be able to access records across state lines where abortion is legalfor example, when different electronic health record systems can share data.It is also possible that, in the future, electronic health records could be seized across state lines. Last year, in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 19 state attorneys general protested the new federal data privacy rules. Texas followed up with a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the rule.Even so-called shield laws adopted by some states meant to protect people seeking abortions from record seizures have loopholes. Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services added a privacy rule to protect reproductive health data.Privacy vulnerabilitiesDespite some protections offered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, additional gaps in safeguarding reproductive health information persist. Data captured outside medical portals, such as from apps or pharmacy transactions, often falls outside the federal laws scope.Its important to note that apps that capture consumer reproductive health data, like period trackers, do not necessarily pose a greater risk than informants. But the dystopian potential of governments reaching into personal intimate data, and the simplicity of the remedydeleting an appdraw disproportionate attention.While its not entirely clear whether period trackers are definitively good or bad from a digital privacy perspective, they do offer potential benefits, such as helping people prevent unwanted pregnancies and thus avoid prosecution.Once reported to authorities, activities conducted on personal devicesbrowsing history, purchases, location data, and messages with friends or familycan become evidence in prosecutions. Authorities have shown a willingness to subpoena records from social media platforms, and they frequently access personal devices.Additionally, laws that incentivize family, friends, and partners to report suspected abortions create a threat of surveillance from intimate associates. These dynamics are exacerbated by new laws that criminalize trafficking minorstransporting them across state linesfor abortion services.Providers role protecting privacyIn our research, my colleagues and I found that reproductive healthcare providers can play a critical role in guiding patients on adopting privacy strategies and helping them navigate an increasingly complex landscape of privacy threats. Clinics are trusted spaces for affordable, progressive care that often shield patients from judgment or harm.Based on our interviews with reproductive healthcare providers, the protocols they use to manage communications, billing, and other aspects of patient interactions have proved effective at protecting privacy, especially for vulnerable populations like minors or people with abusive partners. However, people seeking abortions face more nuanced threats. Providers tend to overlook digital risks and threats of prosecution tied to patients devices and records.This gap in awareness leaves patients without critical guidance for protecting their privacy. Our initial research conducted in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision revealed that people capable of pregnancy express profound concerns about reproductive privacy, yet often feel inadequately prepared to navigate its complexities.Findings from our forthcoming research suggest that many patients take extensive precautions, yet its not clear how effectively they can prioritize their digital strategies. At the same time, these people place significant trust in their reproductive healthcare providers, especially because they often deem existing guidance on privacy untrustworthy or insufficient.Although providers may currently be less attuned to the newer privacy risks, they could play a crucial role in addressing them. By incorporating digital privacy and threat modeling into their care, providers can help patients navigate a complex landscape of threats in an environment of pervasive surveillance.Nora McDonald is assistant professor of information technology at George Mason University.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.Damaged wiring can also cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall covers 80,255 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.To remedy the situation, dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, for free. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owners will be notified by letters mailed in March.The recall follows one in November, when Hyundai and Kia recalled over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a transistor in a charging control unit that could be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. That in turn could cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Architecture studio Entorno y Contexto has led the redevelopment of a stretch of the Papaloapan River on Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, installing lightweight steel structures on stilts and landscaping to facilitate recreation.The massive Los Mangos Community Centre development stretches four kilometres along the riverfront. It includes four stilted steel structures and 11.8 hectares of landscaped public space with paths, recreation and conservation areas.The development was created to rehabilitate public space between the urban environment of Tuxtepec and the Papalopan River at the behest of Mexico's Secretaria of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU).Etorno y Contexto has created a river park in Oaxaca"Building on and extending the historical lineage of the park, we focused on the concept of spatial articulation to create a coherent structure that ensures the legibility and accessibility of the public environment," said Etorno y Contexto director Alejandro Polo Lamadrid."Our aim was to facilitate the introduction of recreational, cultural and sports facilities within the complex while promoting the restoration of areas of environmental and landscape value."Many of the structures installed for the project are open-air to facilitate easy access from the park and are covered with simple metal roofing. The simple materials, which include steel and exposed concrete, were used to emphasise the area's industrial heritage, according to Lamadrid.The park includes multiple stilted structures and amenitiesThey were prefabricated and installed on-site and provide space for amenities such as restrooms, while also serving as waiting areas for local transit or as community gathering spaces.All the buildings have large portions suspended above ground by steel stilts due to the intermittent flooding of the river.Though the buildings are mostly open-air, they include elements to shelter users such as walls of perforated brick.Industrial materials were utilised"Local materials such as stone and natural red clay partitions were also used through simple and timeless applications," Lamadrid told Dezeen."On the other hand, the use of clay and red chromatics as a material reference to the state of Oaxaca is reinterpreted in a simple and contemporary way."Multiple covered courts shelter daytime sports activitiesFive sports courts were included in the program two covered and three uncovered as well as grass-covered sports pitches and a track.A variety of open spaces with built-in seating and exercise equipment were woven into the plan, connected by the walking and cycling paths that run through the entirety of the park.Concrete workout equipment is connected by walking and cycling pathsRehabilitating the landscape was of utmost importance for ensuring the durability of the park, and the architecture studio worked with landscape studio Virens A+P to remove non-endemic vegetation, replanting the area with native trees to try and reduce erosion.A boulevard along the park was also restored as part of the project. New signage, paving, and seating were added to complement the landscape of the park.Read: Quintanilla Arquitectos creates shaded sports complex in Mexican town"The revitalized park is once again attracting users of all ages, who are extending their visits thanks to the lighting provided in the sports and relaxation areas," said Lamadrid."It is estimated that the park will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 users at any one time, with around 5,000 visitors per day, in line with the planned program."Red was used to reference local architectureThis is the latest out of hundreds of architectural projects commissioned by SEDATU to improve the public spaces throughout Mexico.Others include a museum installed inside an old port building by Colective C733 and a concrete community centre by CCA.The photography is by Andrs Cedillo / ESPACIOS.Project credits:Etorno y Contexto team: dgar Marmolejo, Alejandra Guzmn, Hesner Snchez, Tania Hernndez, Erik Urbina, Susana MarnLandscape: virens A+PStructure: Miyamoto MxicoInstallations: Zenon InstalacionesConstruction: Karisma IngenieraThe post Red-painted steel structures feature in Mexican riverfront revitalisation appeared first on Dezeen.

The conversion of a Soviet-era cinema into the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture by British architect Asif Khan is underway in Kazakhstan.Set to open in the city of Almaty in April, the building will become a multifunctional venue for everything from art exhibitions to performances and film screenings, with a focus on supporting Kazakh and Central Asian creatives.Khan's conversion of the Soviet cinema, which is the largest of its kind in Central Asia, began in 2018. Once complete, it will be Kazakhstan's first independent cultural institution.Asif Khan is creating the Tselinny Center of Contemporary CultureTselinny Center of Contemporary Culture's name draws on that of the original cinema, with the word Tselinny referencing the Russian word tselina, which means undeveloped yet fertile land.The original building dates back to 1964 and its architecture is modernist in style and devoid of ornament, in line with typical Soviet principles.Khan's design for the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture preserves a large proportion of this existing architecture, including its massing and concrete frame.Its foyer will be clad in fibre-reinforced concrete panelsInside, its existing auditorium has been structurally reinforced, while the foyer and wings have been rebuilt due to them failing to meet today's seismic standards.Rebuilding the foyer will enable Khan to introduce level access between the building's ground level and its surrounding landscape.Externally, it will be defined by a facade of fibre-reinforced concrete panel that links up with an existing glass entrance. Some panels will be undulating vertical fins and others will be animated by petroglyph-like motifs in the form of windows and reliefs.Some of the panels will have abstract motifsThe aim of this facade is to juxtapose the modernist architecture of the original building, "creating a softening layer of whiteness which visitors walk through," Khan said.Meanwhile, its motifs are an abstract interpretation of an original sgraffito at the building by artist Evgeny Sidorkin, which depicts traditional Kazakh life.Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture will feature a galleryThe preserved 18-metre-tall auditorium is set to reopen with a ribbon of windows around at the ground-floor level, maximising natural light and outward views.It links to the reconstructed wings, which have been converted into a gallery, workshop, library, office space and a bookshop.Completing Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture will be a rooftop terrace and restaurant, which pays homage to an area of Almaty once called Broadway.Read: Studio NAAW uncovers Soviet-era details in Almaty restaurant interiorBroadway was made up of parks, squares and landmarks that Khan said are "definitive of the city's golden era as the capital of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic"."My goal isn't to simply renovate Soviet remnants but to uncover a Tselinny that never was, enabling a future defined by the next generation of artists and audiences," Khan concluded."Inspired by the ideas of the institution and its visionary programme, this space, both archaic and futuristic cloud-like in its fluidity offers a unique opportunity for artists to plant the seeds of transformative creative exploration."It is expected to host live performances. Render by MIRAs part of the centre's opening programme, there will be an exhibition encapsulating Khan's transformation of the cinema, curated by historian Markus Lhteenmki. It will feature alongside a varied programme showcasing works of Kazakh and Central Asian artists."We look forward to Tselinny making significant and positive contributions to the development of contemporary culture in Kazakhstan and Central Asia," said Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture founder Kairat Boranbayev."We are building a common space for the interaction and collective effort that will positively change our cultural landscape, making Almaty attractive for tourists and locals and stimulating an influx of capital and outstanding talent."Elsewhere in Almaty, Studio NAAW also converted a Soviet-era building to create the Fika restaurant.In his home city of London, Khan recently completed a sinuous public boardwalk to Canada Dock.The renders are by Asif Khan unless otherwise stated.The post Asif Khan to convert Soviet cinema in Kazakhstan into cultural centre appeared first on Dezeen.

An inventor named Jason reportedly witnessed his mother and wife struggling to remove full garbage bags from a garbage can. He subsequently developed this Pulli Bin, which features a front that opens:The doors contain a locking mechanism; opening the lid all of the way unlocks them, allowing you to pull the bag out of the front. There's a removable drip tray at the bottom, and the inventor says the doors also make the can easier to clean inside. The Pulli Can is headed for production, but no price or release date has been announced.

There's an automotive design feature that came out in the '90s, called "window indexing" or "automatic window drop." It was applied to German cars with frameless doors; I remember seeing it in a BMW. The idea is that once you close the door, the window automatically scooches up a few millimeters, tightening its seal within a channel in the roof. When you open the door, the window automatically drops out of the channel.Intriguingly, a similar idea, with a much less hi-tech execution, has been applied to garage doors by a company called ThermoTraks. Garage doors are typically the leakiest part of the house, leaving gaps around the edges that air can flow through. ThermoTraks has designed a system to counter this. It consists of a sealing kit that goes around the full perimeter of your garage door, and a special door track, which is the BMW-like part. At first glance, the tracks look like they've been damaged in shipment: In fact, the company has purposefuly kinked the rails at the points where the wheels rest in the track in the door-closed position. This forces the door outwards, mushing its edges into the flexible seals for a draft-free experience. It's a smart, low-tech way to prevent heat from escaping your house through the garage.

Thanks to Boston Dynamics and the popularity of its designs, people may have a specific image when they hear about robot dogs, and it isnt always a flattering one. Granted, some of Spots more recent descendants are less unnerving, even bordering on being cute, but the headless variety is probably imprinted on peoples consciousness, for better or worse. This concept, in contrast, might call itself a robot dog, but it doesnt even have four legs like ol Spot.Instead, this airport security robot is focused more on replicating the behavior and capabilities of its furry counterparts, particularly when it comes to detecting illegal substances. With advanced functionality and a more streamlined appearance, the design focuses more on how the robot can be better integrated into airports and public spaces without causing too much of a distraction or being the center of attraction.Designer: Minseok BaeDogs are excellent sniffers, at least when theyre at their best. Just like humans, however, their uncanny canine abilities dwindle over the course of the day and can be affected by other factors. They can even be thrown off the scent, especially in very crowded places like airports. Even worse, their own safety is at risk when inhaling substances that might be more harmful to dogs than they are to humans.SNIFF is a concept of a robot dog that actually doesnt look much like a dog. Its main purpose is to help improve airport security by using advanced sensors and AI to better detect illegal substances going through the area. Yes, it could very well replace detection dogs at least in this particular job, but there are places and situations where K-9 units are better off handling than in a high-traffic, high-stress environment like an airport.What makes SNIFFs design notable is that while it tries to emulate certain canine behaviors, it doesnt attempt to look like one. Its designed for efficiency rather than demonstrating some advanced robotics features, like climbing up or down stairs when it doesnt really need to in an airport. It can detach from wall-mounted wireless chargers and roll out where its needed. It can also make turns more quickly than a robot quadruped that has to try to balance itself at every step.SNIFF is admittedly not much to look at once the novelty has worn off, which is actually an advantage in this case. It wont cause a spectacle or draw crowds that would prevent it from doing its job properly. Just like those hospitality or assistive robots on wheels, people will learn to simply ignore the robot or stay out of its way to let it sniff their belongings in a non-intrusive manner.The post Scent-detecting robot dog concept thankfully looks nothing like Spot first appeared on Yanko Design.

I am not the most organized person and also I have too much stuff. I also dont have unlimited space so there is clutter everywhere in my apartment. A lot of things that have a certain function become unintentionally multi purpose because I just need more places to put my other stuff. So a TV cabinet becomes a bookshelf and my sofa becomes a storage area for my stationery stuff. I like it when there are pieces that can be used as storage and tables as well even if their original purpose is not really for that. Designer: Amuni StudioTurntable is a record player that plays not just into peoples love for vintage/retro/analog but also anything thats multi purpose. Aside from the fact that it can play your vinyl records, it can also serve as a side table where you can place light objects. And since its very prettily designed, it can also be part of your rooms decoration or aesthetic. It also has a built-in speaker and an integrated battery so you can easily move it around the room or house wherever you want to play some music while entertaining guests or just relaxing on your own.It has a tripod-style base so you get stability for the turntable as well as giving it a visually appealing look. At the top, you have a 12 vinyl player with the speaker and battery underneath it. It has a wooden base as well as a molded plastic box that can protect the audio components. It has a transparent acrylic top so you can still show off the beautiful turn table. Since it has a flat surface, you can use it as a side table where you can place light objects on it. Its transparent so they will not obstruct the view of the main character (the turntable) but you can also display some other objects. The emphasis of course is on light since you dont want the acrylic top to eventually break. Amuni Studio actually collaborated with local manufacturers in Toronto to create this beautiful and somehow multi-functional Turntable. This freestanding unit was actually submitted to Umbras Purpose Play Exhibition and won several awards during Toronto Design Week. It doesnt seem to have been turned into an actual product since then which is a shame since its a pretty interesting kind of turn table that people like me who like multi-purpose things will find appealing.The post Turntable concept is a vinyl player and side table in one first appeared on Yanko Design.